Revision spine surgery is a surgical procedure that addresses the complications and problems arising from primary spine surgery. Generally speaking, your spine surgery should address the root cause of your chronic neck or back pain, thus offering lifelong relief from pain. But a revision spine surgery might be necessary if you experience complications arising from the primary surgery, if the primary surgery fails to address your concerns, or if you develop new problems. Revision spine surgery is a complex and specialized procedure that requires a skilled and experienced spine surgeon.
The surgery aims to address specific concerns, such as persistent pain, neurological deficits, instability, deformity, infection, hardware failure, or adjacent segment disease. Revision spine surgery is a surgical procedure used to correct a previous neck or back surgery that did not produce the intended results. Every year, millions of Americans undergo spinal surgery to relieve their back pain. Sometimes, however, the initial spinal surgery is unsuccessful, and patients experience persistent post-surgical pain or other complications. In such cases, they may require revision spine surgery.
Benefits of Undergoing Revision Spinal Surgery
There are many potential benefits of undergoing revision spinal surgery, especially if your doctor or another medical specialist recommends you look into this as a treatment option. The following are positive aspects of this kind of surgery:
- Minimal scarring
- Low risk of surgical issues, including those relating to infection
- Fast recovery
- Easy to accurately diagnose your condition
- Use of fine instruments allow great precision, meaning there is minimal impact on surrounding areas
- Short hospital stays and options for outpatient treatment
- Comfort as a priority
- Reduction in pain, discomfort, and other negative symptoms
